Wakoli Bifwoli

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• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I December 10, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4053 also want to add my voice and thank the Minister for bringing this Bill. This is because this country has been a dumping place for products that are rejected in other countries. Now that we have given the Minister the power and mandate to deal with fake commodities, please, go ahead and do it. I support you. view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I 4054 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 10, 2008 thank you very much for giving me this opportunity. I would like to take this opportunity to thank former Member of Parliament, Mr. Oloo Aringo. He tried to bring this Bill to reality, but it never worked. In the same way, I want to thank Mr. Mbau. Today is an important day in the history of Kenya. Days are now gone for those who are used to taking Kenyans' money to one area or the other, at the expense of the country. I am happy today that the ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware. (b) No, I am not aware. (c) It has taken a long time because of failure by the plaintiff/decree holder to provide a certified copy of the decree in spite of the request addressed to Messrs. Katunga Mbuvi Advocates on record by the Office of the Attorney-General. The plaintiff has also changed advocates from time to time. As of now, she has applied and has been given permission to act in person. All these reasons have caused the delay. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am aware of that letter. It is not just that letter. 3462 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 13, 2008 There are two letters. One is dated 25th February and the other one is dated 12th September, 2008. I am aware of those letters. What was attached was not the certified copy of the decree. Consequently, the hon. Member should thank me for making every effort to try and make that payment in spite of the fact that the certified copy of the decree has not been found. I have only sympathised and acted in this manner because ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if I had the money, I would pay her today. The person responsible for paying her is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry concerned. I am sure the hon. Member knows which Ministry it is, because he has a copy of that letter. That is the person who knows exactly when she will be paid. The hon. Member should at least appreciate the fact that the Attorney-General is trying to put pressure on the Permanent Secretary to pay Ms. Mumo. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do agree entirely that under Section 17 of the Constitution, there is collective responsibility in the Cabinet which is to assist the President in the discharge of his duties and on issues of policy. Where the law has conferred a specific power and authority on the Accounting Officer of a Ministry to write out a cheque, then it is the responsibility of that authorised officer to do so. As the Principal Advisor to the Government, I am putting a bit of pressure on the Permanent Secretary to pay out that cheque as soon as possible. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the responsibility is there. If the amount is not paid, then in accordance with the law, the decree holder is perfectly at liberty to make a mandamus application directed against the authorised officer to pay. I am saying that it will not come to that. That should be appreciated. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do agree entirely. It is my responsibility. In fact, I have so advised, not just this Permanent Secretary, but all authorised officers on the necessity for the Government to set the example in paying in a timeous way all judgements entered against the Government. I have also so advised that if they do not do that, an arrest warrant can be issued to execute a mandamus application. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the steps I am taking are indicated in the letter from the office which the hon. Questioner has laid on the Tabled this afternoon. The letter is from my office addressed to the authorised officer. That is the step I have taken. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the delay is not necessarily mine. As I have explained in my answer, the delay has been caused by the various advocates who did not take steps to pursue the matter to the extent where the decree holder has applied to the court to act in person. Since she got that order, I am now moving as fast as I can. I have written the letter. I do not know how the hon. Member got it, but he has the letter. It is the correct letter which clearly demonstrates that the Attorney-General has taken some action ... view